Fruit Science was offered to all
ages at Alton Elementary. There were 19 students signed up each week. In fruit
science students learned a lot about apples. The kit was borrowed from the
UMaine 4H club.
Week 1 - Taking a look at germs
and how to stop the spread of them, speeding up food spoilage.
Week 2 - Apple taste testing and
graphing.
Week 3 - How to...
Students in Ms. Fox's class
invited Jock Robe, from UMaine to come and make apple cider with the class.
This was part of a unit call food preservation.
They learned how using different
types of apples makes the cider sweeter. Also, it taught them not to be
wasteful because there are different ways to use what they felt was unusable
apples.
The...
Third and Fourth graders created a 3D map. Each child, after
researching businesses in our local RSU34 community. The map included Alton,
Bradley, and Old Town.
Students were able to use the 3D printer to create several of the
businesses. The class learned how important these businesses are economically
to each town.
Located on the maps are major...
On December 5th, there will be a Family Code Night at the Alton Elementary School. All 2nd-5th grade students in RSU34 are welcome to participate in this exciting event! The fun will start at 6:00pm. Please call the Alton school at 394-2331to RSVP if you will be able to join us! Let us know if you would need a device for the evening; tablets, chrome books or...
This fall, we are resuming the mileage club! Students are doing laps on the field by the driveway and racking up miles! From pre-k through 4th grade, students are earning "toe tokens" for running or walking. Teachers track the days and students rack up the mileage. As they earn the tokens, they keep them on a chain to show the great effort they have put in! ...
The Dykstra family suffered the complete loss of their home at the beginning of October due to a fire. Please join us in supporting John and Shellee as they start the process of rebuilding their home. This chili supper will be held at the Alton Elementary School on Sunday, November 4th from 4:30 – 6:30. The menu is chili, rolls, salad & beverages. There will...
September 4th is fast approaching and I am excited to welcome staff and students back for that first day of school! There has been a lot of preparation for the upcoming school year during these lovely summer days. We are anticipating a full pre-kindergarten group this fall for Ms. Lees’ morning class. A small kindergarten has lead to a combination of that class...